DE SB4

Establishes the Office of Inspector General as an independent, nonpartisan state agency to investigate fraud, waste, mismanagement, corruption, and abuse of governmental resources in Delaware state agencies, including school districts and the General Assembly's administrative operations

The Inspector General serves a 5-year term, is selected through a 14-member Selection Panel that submits 3 candidates to the Governor, and must be confirmed by a majority of the Senate; removal requires a Governor's recommendation and two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers

Grants the Inspector General authority to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, access state agency records within 5 business days of request, pursue civil actions on behalf of the state, and collaborate with the Attorney General, Auditor of Accounts, and State Public Integrity Commission

Requires investigative staff to obtain Association of Inspectors General certification within 3 years of hire, and mandates public decisions at the conclusion of investigations with recommendations communicated to complainants, investigated agencies, and posted on the Inspector General's website

Mandates an annual report by March 1 detailing complaints received, investigations completed, and outstanding recommendations; requires the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee to conduct a full review of the Office beginning July 1, 2032